1-Day Monte Cassino Tour with Polish Cemetery Visit
About This Tour
Visit Monte Cassino, founded by Saint Benedict as Europe descended into chaos with the collapse of the Roman Empire. Explore this historic abbey's hallowed hall...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Rome, Monte Cassino · Languages: English, Italian
About Monte Cassino
Monte Cassino
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-Italian-speaking drivers/guides
- Petrol (gas) and taxes
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Pick up from Cassino train station and tour guiding services
Not Included
- Tickets and meals
- Additional abbey rooms guided visit
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Explore Monte Cassino and the Polish Cemetery
Explore Monte Cassino, a rocky hill about 130 kilometers southeast of Rome, in the Latin Valley. Explore Monte Cassino, a rocky hill about 130 kilometers southeast of Rome, in the Latin Valley. Discover its 1,500-year history and marvel at its stunning architectural beauties. Discover its 1,500-year history and marvel at its stunning architectural beauties. Learn why the site was central to Europe emerging from "the dark night of history" following the collapse of the Roman Empire. Learn why the site was central to Europe emerging from "the dark night of history" following the collapse of the Roman Empire. Learn how this ancient abbey was tragically destroyed in the 1944 bombings by Allied forces, only to be spectacularly rebuilt 20 years later. Learn how this ancient abbey was tragically destroyed in the 1944 bombings by Allied forces, only to be spectacularly rebuilt 20 years later. Visit the Polish cemetery and learn of the bravery and sacrifice of the Polish Second Army, who recaptured it in May 1944 under the command of General Anders. Visit the Polish cemetery and learn of the bravery and sacrifice of the Polish Second Army, who recaptured it in May 1944 under the command of General Anders.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Monte Cassino, 03043 Cassino, Province of Frosinone, Italy · Tour start: Monte Cassino, 03043 Cassino, Province of Frosinone, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
